Synopsis: Welcome to season 5! On this episode, literary agents Laura Zats and Erik Hane of Red Sofa Literary stop by to discuss how they got started in agenting, why the dreaded query letter might not be so dreadful, the ongoing problems plaguing the publishing industrial complex, and what it’s like running the best darn podcast for querying writers. Oh, and we finally learn where the Loon came from.

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]]>Synopsis: Welcome to season 5! On this episode, literary agents Laura Zats and Erik Hane of Red Sofa Literary stop by to discuss how they got started in agenting, why the dreaded query letter might not be so dreadful, the ongoing problems plaguing the publishing industrial complex, and what it’s like running the best darn podcast for querying writers. Oh, and we finally learn where the Loon came from.

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]]>01:00:44noS4E14 – Less Harper, THE BULLET JOURNAL METHOD (COVERED Book Club)Fri, 07 Dec 2018 11:00:54 +0000Synopsis: In the season 4 finale, author, blogger, and podcaster Less Harper joins Harry in discussing Ryder Carroll’s new self-help productivity book, The Bullet Journal Method and how it applies to their own writing processes. It’s a lively discussion about drafting, editing, self-publishing and traditional publishing, marketing, and whether these systems can help us write better books.

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]]>Synopsis: In the season 4 finale, author, blogger, and podcaster Less Harper joins Harry in discussing Ryder Carroll’s new self-help productivity book, The Bullet Journal Method and how it applies to their own writing processes. It’s a lively discussion about drafting, editing, self-publishing and traditional publishing, marketing, and whether these systems can help us write better books.

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]]>59:14noS4E13 – Sarah Ward, AESOP LAKEFri, 26 Oct 2018 10:00:36 +0000CONTENT WARNING: The passage Sarah reads utilizes strong language and a hateful slur as part of the antagonist’s dialogue. If you would prefer to skip this section, it goes from 2:35 to 6:19. Such language is not used for the remainder of the episode.

Synopsis: Sarah Ward discusses her debut LGBTQ+ YA novel, AESOP LAKE, as well as writing a story for allies, why people don’t abandon toxic belief systems, our capacity for empathy, and the changing state of the world under a president who spreads hate.

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]]>CONTENT WARNING: The passage Sarah reads utilizes strong language and a hateful slur as part of the antagonist’s dialogue. If you would prefer to skip this section, it goes from 2:35 to 6:19. Such language is not used for the remainder of the episode.

Synopsis: Sarah Ward discusses her debut LGBTQ+ YA novel, AESOP LAKE, as well as writing a story for allies, why people don’t abandon toxic belief systems, our capacity for empathy, and the changing state of the world under a president who spreads hate.

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]]>48:34noS4E12 – Alice Kaltman, WAVEHOUSEFri, 28 Sep 2018 20:05:14 +0000Synopsis: Alice Kaltman returns to COVERED to discuss her new YA novel, WAVEHOUSE, as well as surfing on the Long Island Sound, writing introverted main characters, the adult influence on YA publishing, publishing with a small press, the marketing grind, and the unending brilliance of Beth Gilstrap.

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]]>Synopsis: Alice Kaltman returns to COVERED to discuss her new YA novel, WAVEHOUSE, as well as surfing on the Long Island Sound, writing introverted main characters, the adult influence on YA publishing, publishing with a small press, the marketing grind, and the unending brilliance of Beth Gilstrap.

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]]>51:47noS4E11 – Anne Wheaton, PIGGY AND PUGFri, 13 Jul 2018 11:15:03 +0000Synopsis: Anne Wheaton stops by to talk about her new picture book, PIGGY AND PUG, self-publishing a picture book with a huge social media presence, found families, spreading kindness on Twitter, the importance of beta readers (especially the little ones), impostor syndrome, finding a book’s true audience, and her experiences at BookCon and Emerald City ComicCon.

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]]> Synopsis: Anne Wheaton stops by to talk about her new picture book, PIGGY AND PUG, self-publishing a picture book with a huge social media presence, found families, spreading kindness on Twitter, the importance of beta readers (especially the little ones), impostor syndrome, finding a book’s true audience, and her experiences at BookCon and Emerald City ComicCon.

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]]>01:12:13noS4E10 – Steph Post, WALK IN THE FIREFri, 29 Jun 2018 11:30:50 +0000Synopsis: Author Steph Post discusses her thrilling Judah Cannon series, including LIGHTWOOD and WALK IN THE FIRE, as well as her forthcoming supernatural novel, MIRACULUM, what it means to write “grit lit”, being the “voice” of a demographic, breaking out of marketing boxes, and the exhaustion of writing a series.

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]]> Synopsis: Author Steph Post discusses her thrilling Judah Cannon series, including LIGHTWOOD and WALK IN THE FIRE, as well as her forthcoming supernatural novel, MIRACULUM, what it means to write “grit lit”, being the “voice” of a demographic, breaking out of marketing boxes, and the exhaustion of writing a series.

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]]>46:15noS4E9 – Shobha Rao, GIRLS BURN BRIGHTERThu, 26 Apr 2018 12:09:34 +0000Synopsis: Author Shobha Rao discusses her debut novel, GIRLS BURN BRIGHTER, as well as the plight of human trafficking in India, how fiction has changed in a post-9/11 world, the perseverance of the human spirit, whether fiction writers have an obligation to expose the dark truths about humanity, and how she wrote the book in two months while living in complete isolation. Also, apologies for the abrupt ending – we had a lengthy conversation about my own writing I didn’t think anyone wanted to sit through and by the end of it, I completely forgot to thank Shobha and ask her the usual “where can people find you?” Time flies when you’re talking shop.

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]]> Synopsis: Author Shobha Rao discusses her debut novel, GIRLS BURN BRIGHTER, as well as the plight of human trafficking in India, how fiction has changed in a post-9/11 world, the perseverance of the human spirit, whether fiction writers have an obligation to expose the dark truths about humanity, and how she wrote the book in two months while living in complete isolation. Also, apologies for the abrupt ending – we had a lengthy conversation about my own writing I didn’t think anyone wanted to sit through and by the end of it, I completely forgot to thank Shobha and ask her the usual “where can people find you?” Time flies when you’re talking shop.

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]]>47:09noS4E8 – Lisa Lueddecke, A SHIVER OF SNOW AND SKYFri, 23 Mar 2018 11:00:46 +0000Synopsis: Author Lisa Lueddecke discusses her Young Adult fantasy novel, A SHIVER OF SNOW AND SKY, the origins of its fairy tale-esque story, what draws her to the Young Adult demographic, writing three-dimensional characters, successfully juggling multiple POVs, and the necessity of enthusiastic beta readers.

And be sure to order your copy of Jim Warner’s Actual Miles, his third collection of poetry and his first book in over a decade! Criss-crossing Rust Belt mining towns and Filipino rice paddies, Actual Miles finds Warner disassembling home and extracting language from record grooves and Mason jars to reclaim his identity as a bastard son of the highway. Get your copy HERE!

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Duration: 56:47

Present: Harry C. Marks, Lisa Lueddecke

The Guest

I usually don’t link to books on Amazon because I like to encourage listeners to shop small and purchase from independent bookstores. That said, Lisa’s book isn’t available in the US (yet), so I’ve included both a link to Amazon and a link to Waterstones (UK). If you live outside the United states and are able to purchase ASOSAS from an indie shop, PLEASE DO. Other books mentioned in the episode are linked to Gibson’s Bookstore, a lovely indie bookshop in Concord, New Hampshire. – HM

]]> Synopsis: Author Lisa Lueddecke discusses her Young Adult fantasy novel, A SHIVER OF SNOW AND SKY, the origins of its fairy tale-esque story, what draws her to the Young Adult demographic, writing three-dimensional characters, successfully juggling multiple POVs, and the necessity of enthusiastic beta readers.

And be sure to order your copy of Jim Warner’s Actual Miles, his third collection of poetry and his first book in over a decade! Criss-crossing Rust Belt mining towns and Filipino rice paddies, Actual Miles finds Warner disassembling home and extracting language from record grooves and Mason jars to reclaim his identity as a bastard son of the highway. Get your copy HERE!

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Duration: 56:47

Present: Harry C. Marks, Lisa Lueddecke

The Guest

I usually don’t link to books on Amazon because I like to encourage listeners to shop small and purchase from independent bookstores. That said, Lisa’s book isn’t available in the US (yet), so I’ve included both a link to Amazon and a link to Waterstones (UK). If you live outside the United states and are able to purchase ASOSAS from an indie shop, PLEASE DO. Other books mentioned in the episode are linked to Gibson’s Bookstore, a lovely indie bookshop in Concord, New Hampshire. – HM

]]>56:48noS4E7 – Katharine Grubb, WHEN THE TIMER DINGSFri, 19 Jan 2018 12:00:13 +0000Synopsis: Author and founder of the 10 Minute Novelist Facebook Group, Katharine Grubb, discusses her new book, WHEN THE TIMER DINGS: ORGANIZING YOUR LIFE TO MAKE THE MOST OF 10 MINUTE INCREMENTS, as well as the guilt of not writing, making time for our passions, running a successful Facebook writing group, launching a new writing conference, and saying no when we don’t want to.

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]]> Synopsis: Author and founder of the 10 Minute Novelist Facebook Group, Katharine Grubb, discusses her new book, WHEN THE TIMER DINGS: ORGANIZING YOUR LIFE TO MAKE THE MOST OF 10 MINUTE INCREMENTS, as well as the guilt of not writing, making time for our passions, running a successful Facebook writing group, launching a new writing conference, and saying no when we don’t want to.

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]]>01:04:33noS4E6 – Meg LaTorre-Snyder, Literary Agent Apprentice at Corvisiero Literary AgencyFri, 08 Dec 2017 12:00:05 +0000Synopsis: Literary agent apprentice Meg LaTorre-Snyder discusses her role at Corvisiero Literary Agency and answers listener questions about the querying process. Should you personalize a query? Should writers worry about chasing trends? What should authors know when signing with an agent? How long should a “revise and resubmit” take to complete? Meg answers these questions and many more to help aspiring authors polish their manuscripts, brave the query trenches, and ultimately gain representation.

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]]> Synopsis: Literary agent apprentice Meg LaTorre-Snyder discusses her role at Corvisiero Literary Agency and answers listener questions about the querying process. Should you personalize a query? Should writers worry about chasing trends? What should authors know when signing with an agent? How long should a “revise and resubmit” take to complete? Meg answers these questions and many more to help aspiring authors polish their manuscripts, brave the query trenches, and ultimately gain representation.

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]]>54:43noS4E5a (BONUS) – Theodora Goss, 5 Lessons Learned While Writing THE STRANGE CASE OF THE ALCHEMIST’S DAUGHTERFri, 17 Nov 2017 12:01:23 +0000Synopsis: Please enjoy this bonus mini-episode of COVERED as you work toward your own writing and publishing goals. Maybe you’re struggling to write 50,000 words by the end of the month, or perhaps you’re deep in the query trenches looking for a sign of hope. Well, here it is. Theodora Goss shares her wisdom and the five most important things she learned while writing and publishing her novel, The Strange Case of the Alchemist’s Daughter.

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]]> Synopsis: Please enjoy this bonus mini-episode of COVERED as you work toward your own writing and publishing goals. Maybe you’re struggling to write 50,000 words by the end of the month, or perhaps you’re deep in the query trenches looking for a sign of hope. Well, here it is. Theodora Goss shares her wisdom and the five most important things she learned while writing and publishing her novel, The Strange Case of the Alchemist’s Daughter.

Normally, these mini-episodes are only for Patreon subscribers at the $5+ level. If you enjoy this content and would like a new mini-episode delivered straight to your inbox with each full-length episode, please consider becoming a Patreon patron today.

]]>09:11noS4E5 – Theodora Goss, THE STRANGE CASE OF THE ALCHEMIST’S DAUGHTERFri, 17 Nov 2017 12:00:33 +0000Synopsis: Author Theodora Goss discusses her Victorian/Gothic mashup, The Strange Case of the Alchemist’s Daughter, as well as why we keep revisiting the same monster stories, their hidden feminism, and the trials and tribulations of writing historical fiction.

As a bonus for NaNoWriMo, Theodora’s “Five Lessons Learned” mini-episode, normally a perk only for Patreon members at the $5 level, will be available to everyone. If you enjoy this content and would like to support the show AND receive a cool bonus with each episode, please consider pledging $5 or more.

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]]> Synopsis: Author Theodora Goss discusses her Victorian/Gothic mashup, The Strange Case of the Alchemist’s Daughter, as well as why we keep revisiting the same monster stories, their hidden feminism, and the trials and tribulations of writing historical fiction.

As a bonus for NaNoWriMo, Theodora’s “Five Lessons Learned” mini-episode, normally a perk only for Patreon members at the $5 level, will be available to everyone. If you enjoy this content and would like to support the show AND receive a cool bonus with each episode, please consider pledging $5 or more.

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]]> Synopsis: Graphic designer and author Carolyn Porter discusses her book, Marcel’s Letters, which details her creation of the script font P22 Marcel and the year-long search for the World War II prisoner whose letters inspired it.

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]]>48:30noS4E3 – Emily Fridlund, HISTORY OF WOLVESFri, 13 Oct 2017 11:00:03 +0000Synopsis: Emily Fridlund discusses her debut novel HISTORY OF WOLVES, finding a character’s voice, her manipulation of time and memory throughout the narrative, and the surprising story behind her Man Booker Prize nomination.

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]]> Synopsis: Emily Fridlund discusses her debut novel HISTORY OF WOLVES, finding a character’s voice, her manipulation of time and memory throughout the narrative, and the surprising story behind her Man Booker Prize nomination.

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]]>01:03:50noS4E2 – Caroline Weaver, THE PENCIL PERFECTFri, 15 Sep 2017 11:01:57 +0000Synopsis: Caroline Weaver of CW Pencil Enterprise discusses her book, The Pencil Perfect, the drama behind the pencil’s creation, why the pencil has endured for four hundred years, and where it might go in the future.

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]]> Synopsis: Caroline Weaver of CW Pencil Enterprise discusses her book, The Pencil Perfect, the drama behind the pencil’s creation, why the pencil has endured for four hundred years, and where it might go in the future.

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]]>01:02:31noS4E1 – Greer Macallister, GIRL IN DISGUISEFri, 01 Sep 2017 11:00:02 +0000Synopsis: Season 4 is finally here and we kick off the Season of Women Authors with historical fiction author Greer Macallister and her new novel Girl in Disguise. Greer also talks about taking liberties when writing historical fiction, writing accurate portrayals of the female historical experience, all those “Girl” titles, and what she’s reading now.

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]]> Synopsis: Season 4 is finally here and we kick off the Season of Women Authors with historical fiction author Greer Macallister and her new novel Girl in Disguise. Greer also talks about taking liberties when writing historical fiction, writing accurate portrayals of the female historical experience, all those “Girl” titles, and what she’s reading now.

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]]>47:13noS3E14 – Chris Smith, THE DAILY SHOW (THE BOOK): AN ORAL HISTORYFri, 26 May 2017 11:00:05 +0000Synopsis: On the season 3 finale, Harry talks with Chris Smith about his book, The Daily Show (The Book): An Oral History, which features interviews with Jon Stewart, the cast, crew, and past guests about their time on The Daily Show. They also talk about Jon’s confrontation with Billy Joel, Lin Manuel Miranda’s love of the book, Chris’s insane six month deadline to catalogue dozens of interviews spanning a 20-year history of the show, and the Daily Show’s legacy on late-night television.

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]]> Synopsis: On the season 3 finale, Harry talks with Chris Smith about his book, The Daily Show (The Book): An Oral History, which features interviews with Jon Stewart, the cast, crew, and past guests about their time on The Daily Show. They also talk about Jon’s confrontation with Billy Joel, Lin Manuel Miranda’s love of the book, Chris’s insane six month deadline to catalogue dozens of interviews spanning a 20-year history of the show, and the Daily Show’s legacy on late-night television.

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]]>01:05:31noS3E13 – Isabel Bandeira, BOOKISHLY EVER AFTERFri, 28 Apr 2017 11:00:43 +0000Synopsis: Isabel Bandeira joins us for a live show from Short Stories Bookshop and Community Hub in Madison, NJ, where she discusses her debut novel, Bookishly Ever After and the follow-up, Dramatically Ever After. She also talks about positive representation in books, her cat-and-mouse publishing journey, and balancing a day job with the demands of a writing career.

And stay tuned to the end for a special greeting from a tiny fan (my kid).

Thanks to Short Stories for hosting us and in case you hadn’t noticed, the books discussed are not linked this week. I did that to encourage you to seek out your favorite/closest independent bookstore to buy them. Saturday, April 29th is Independent Bookstore Day, so support your favorite shop and buy local!

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]]> Synopsis: Isabel Bandeira joins us for a live show from Short Stories Bookshop and Community Hub in Madison, NJ, where she discusses her debut novel, Bookishly Ever After and the follow-up, Dramatically Ever After. She also talks about positive representation in books, her cat-and-mouse publishing journey, and balancing a day job with the demands of a writing career.

And stay tuned to the end for a special greeting from a tiny fan (my kid).

Thanks to Short Stories for hosting us and in case you hadn’t noticed, the books discussed are not linked this week. I did that to encourage you to seek out your favorite/closest independent bookstore to buy them. Saturday, April 29th is Independent Bookstore Day, so support your favorite shop and buy local!

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]]>01:01:36noS3E12 – Charlie Lovett, THE LOST BOOK OF THE GRAILFri, 24 Mar 2017 11:28:04 +0000Synopsis: Charlie Lovett’s The Lost Book of the Grail is a story about Arthurian legend, the Holy Grail, medieval architecture and manuscripts, and questions of faith. Lovett talks about all of this, as well as his drafting process, how he’s able to keep track of hundreds of years worth of research, and his constant battle between digital and analog.

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]]> Synopsis: Charlie Lovett’s The Lost Book of the Grail is a story about Arthurian legend, the Holy Grail, medieval architecture and manuscripts, and questions of faith. Lovett talks about all of this, as well as his drafting process, how he’s able to keep track of hundreds of years worth of research, and his constant battle between digital and analog.

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]]>55:30noS3E11 – Claire Fuller, SWIMMING LESSONSFri, 03 Mar 2017 12:00:55 +0000Synopsis: Claire Fuller discusses her new novel, Swimming Lessons, and the dysfunctional family dynamics within. She also talks about the societal pressures of child-rearing, sisterly relationships, how her writing group helped shape her novel, her love of the editing process, and what it was like to write her first novel after turning 40.

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]]> Synopsis: Claire Fuller discusses her new novel, Swimming Lessons, and the dysfunctional family dynamics within. She also talks about the societal pressures of child-rearing, sisterly relationships, how her writing group helped shape her novel, her love of the editing process, and what it was like to write her first novel after turning 40.

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]]>50:18noS3E10 – Chris Holm, RED RIGHT HANDFri, 10 Feb 2017 12:51:30 +0000Synopsis: Chris Holm, the author of The Collector Trilogy and The Killing Kind discusses his latest Michael Hendricks novel, Red Right Hand. He also talks about the allure of the anti-hero, the perils of drafting (and his love of the editing process), and what makes a good hero/villain relationship. Thriller readers will love to hear about the hitman with a heart of gold, while writers of all genres will gain insight into how to better flesh out the battles between their protagonists and antagonists.

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]]> Synopsis: Chris Holm, the author of The Collector Trilogy and The Killing Kind discusses his latest Michael Hendricks novel, Red Right Hand. He also talks about the allure of the anti-hero, the perils of drafting (and his love of the editing process), and what makes a good hero/villain relationship. Thriller readers will love to hear about the hitman with a heart of gold, while writers of all genres will gain insight into how to better flesh out the battles between their protagonists and antagonists.

This episode of COVERED is sponsored by:

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]]>59:22noS3E9 – Jocelyn K. Glei, UNSUBSCRIBEFri, 27 Jan 2017 15:52:36 +0000Synopsis: Writer and productivity sage Jocelyn K. Glei discusses her new book on proper email etiquette and maintenance, Unsubscribe. She also talks about how our obsession with “Inbox Zero” needs to change, our infatuation with productivity and self-help manuals, and how our professional lives changed once the iPhone hit the scene 10 years ago.

This episode of COVERED is sponsored by:

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]]> Synopsis: Writer and productivity sage Jocelyn K. Glei discusses her new book on proper email etiquette and maintenance, Unsubscribe. She also talks about how our obsession with “Inbox Zero” needs to change, our infatuation with productivity and self-help manuals, and how our professional lives changed once the iPhone hit the scene 10 years ago.

This episode of COVERED is sponsored by:

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]]>54:25noS3E8 – David Sax, THE REVENGE OF ANALOGFri, 30 Dec 2016 12:00:39 +0000Synopsis: David Sax, a regular contributor to The New Yorker and Bloomberg Businessweek, discusses his new book, The Revenge of Analog: Real Things and Why They Matter. David talks about the growing industries surrounding analog goods like vinyl and notebooks, as well as how retail is rebounding against the Amazon Goliath, how tech is failing education, and the loss of empathy in our digital age.

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]]> Synopsis: David Sax, a regular contributor to The New Yorker and Bloomberg Businessweek, discusses his new book, The Revenge of Analog: Real Things and Why They Matter. David talks about the growing industries surrounding analog goods like vinyl and notebooks, as well as how retail is rebounding against the Amazon Goliath, how tech is failing education, and the loss of empathy in our digital age.

This episode of COVERED is sponsored by:

Nacht Sound Engineering: Streamline the process of delivering high-quality shows to your audience and focus on what you love.

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]]>01:03:56noS3E7 – Aaron Mahnke, LOREFri, 16 Dec 2016 12:00:35 +0000Synopsis: Aaron Mahnke returns to talk about his podcast, LORE, and how he puts all the pieces together to bring his audience a thrilling new episode every two weeks. He also discusses his battles with distraction, tips for staying productive, handling his strong opinions, and he dishes a bit on the upcoming LORE television show!

This episode of COVERED is sponsored by:

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]]> Synopsis: Aaron Mahnke returns to talk about his podcast, LORE, and how he puts all the pieces together to bring his audience a thrilling new episode every two weeks. He also discusses his battles with distraction, tips for staying productive, handling his strong opinions, and he dishes a bit on the upcoming LORE television show!

This episode of COVERED is sponsored by:

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]]>54:34noS3E6 – Alice Kaltman, STAGGERWINGMon, 14 Nov 2016 13:20:55 +0000Synopsis: Author Alice Kaltman discusses her debut story collection, STAGGERWING, the idea of “realistic fantasy”, midlife crises and the secrets we carry, and what it’s like to work with a “hybrid” small publisher.

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]]> Synopsis: Author Alice Kaltman discusses her debut story collection, STAGGERWING, the idea of “realistic fantasy”, midlife crises and the secrets we carry, and what it’s like to work with a “hybrid” small publisher.

This episode of COVERED is sponsored by:

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]]>53:11noS3 E5 – Sarah L. Blair, DARKNESS SHIFTINGFri, 28 Oct 2016 11:00:45 +0000Synopsis: Sarah L. Blair is the author of the new paranormal thriller, DARKNESS SHIFTING. On this episode, Sarah talks about her nine years writing the book, the decision to self-publish, her extensive critique process, and the hard work it takes to be an independent author these days.

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]]> Synopsis: Sarah L. Blair is the author of the new paranormal thriller, DARKNESS SHIFTING. On this episode, Sarah talks about her nine years writing the book, the decision to self-publish, her extensive critique process, and the hard work it takes to be an independent author these days.

This episode of COVERED is sponsored by:

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]]>01:03:50noS3E4 – Ben LeRoy of Tyrus BooksFri, 14 Oct 2016 12:10:10 +0000Synopsis: Ben Leroy, founder of Bleak House Publishing and Tyrus Books, discusses the trials and tribulations of starting a small publisher in the midst of a recession, the difficulty of publishing 12 books a year out of hundreds of submissions, the print vs. digital divide, and the ever increasing incidents of mob outrage on social media.

Links to all books discussed in this episode (where possible) will go to Short Stories Community Book Hub in Madison, NJ. Support your local independent bookseller today!

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]]> Synopsis: Ben Leroy, founder of Bleak House Publishing and Tyrus Books, discusses the trials and tribulations of starting a small publisher in the midst of a recession, the difficulty of publishing 12 books a year out of hundreds of submissions, the print vs. digital divide, and the ever increasing incidents of mob outrage on social media.

Links to all books discussed in this episode (where possible) will go to Short Stories Community Book Hub in Madison, NJ. Support your local independent bookseller today!

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]]>01:05:05noS3E3 – Carys Bray, THE MUSEUM OF YOUFri, 30 Sep 2016 11:00:06 +0000Synopsis: Carys Bray, author of the new novel The Museum of You, discusses writing a coming-of-age tale for adults, how we deal with death, how her Mormon upbringing influenced her writing, and the role (and responsibility) of literary fiction in our lives.

Links to all books discussed in this episode (where possible) will go to Short Stories Community Book Hub in Madison, NJ. Support your local independent bookseller today!

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]]>Synopsis: Carys Bray, author of the new novel The Museum of You, discusses writing a coming-of-age tale for adults, how we deal with death, how her Mormon upbringing influenced her writing, and the role (and responsibility) of literary fiction in our lives.

Links to all books discussed in this episode (where possible) will go to Short Stories Community Book Hub in Madison, NJ. Support your local independent bookseller today!

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]]>44:30noS3E2 – Matt Gemmell, CHANGERFri, 16 Sep 2016 12:00:20 +0000Synopsis: Matt Gemmell drops by the show to discuss his debut novel, CHANGER, about a man bent on holding the world hostage with his unique abilities and the one person in Europe capable of stopping him. Matt also talks about his decision to leave his job and write full-time, the perils of working from home, the influence of science on his childhood, and the necessary steps one must take in order to self-publish a book successfully.

Links to all books discussed in this episode (where possible) will go to Short Stories Community Book Hub in Madison, NJ. Support your local independent bookseller today!

This episode of COVERED is sponsored by:

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]]>Synopsis: Matt Gemmell drops by the show to discuss his debut novel, CHANGER, about a man bent on holding the world hostage with his unique abilities and the one person in Europe capable of stopping him. Matt also talks about his decision to leave his job and write full-time, the perils of working from home, the influence of science on his childhood, and the necessary steps one must take in order to self-publish a book successfully.

Links to all books discussed in this episode (where possible) will go to Short Stories Community Book Hub in Madison, NJ. Support your local independent bookseller today!

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]]>57:32noS3E1 – Uli Beutter Cohen of Subway Book ReviewFri, 02 Sep 2016 12:00:58 +0000Synopsis: Welcome to season 3 of COVERED! We kick things off with an interview with someone changing the landscape of book reviews and word-of-mouth sales, Uli Beutter Cohen of Subway Book Review. Uli braves the New York City subway system and talks with its riders to talk about the books they’re reading, what they think so far, and how those books have influenced their lives. On this episode, Uli discusses how Subway Book Review got its start, why New York is the most literary city on Earth, and what it means to interact with everyday people in a society increasingly moving inward.

Links to all books discussed in this episode (where possible) will go to Short Stories Community Book Hub in Madison, NJ. Support your local independent bookseller today!

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]]>Synopsis: Welcome to season 3 of COVERED! We kick things off with an interview with someone changing the landscape of book reviews and word-of-mouth sales, Uli Beutter Cohen of Subway Book Review. Uli braves the New York City subway system and talks with its riders to talk about the books they’re reading, what they think so far, and how those books have influenced their lives. On this episode, Uli discusses how Subway Book Review got its start, why New York is the most literary city on Earth, and what it means to interact with everyday people in a society increasingly moving inward.

Links to all books discussed in this episode (where possible) will go to Short Stories Community Book Hub in Madison, NJ. Support your local independent bookseller today!

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]]>49:45noS2E14 – COVERED Book Club #2 – PAPER by Mark Kurlansky, feat. Andy Welfle and Johnny GamberThu, 30 Jun 2016 12:00:13 +0000Synopsis: It’s our season 2 finale and to celebrate, we’ve got TWO – count ’em, TWO! – special guests. From the Erasable podcast, we welcome Andy Welfle and Johnny Gamber to the show to discuss Mark Kurlansky’s book, Paper: Paging Through History. We discuss whether technology changes society, digital vs. analog, the role of handwriting in today’s society, how paper has been used to spread information and incite dissent, and the future of paper in an increasingly digital world.

Links to all books discussed in this episode (where possible) will go to Watchung Booksellers, a wonderful local independent bookstore in my home state of New Jersey.

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]]>Synopsis: It’s our season 2 finale and to celebrate, we’ve got TWO – count ’em, TWO! – special guests. From the Erasable podcast, we welcome Andy Welfle and Johnny Gamber to the show to discuss Mark Kurlansky’s book, Paper: Paging Through History. We discuss whether technology changes society, digital vs. analog, the role of handwriting in today’s society, how paper has been used to spread information and incite dissent, and the future of paper in an increasingly digital world.

Links to all books discussed in this episode (where possible) will go to Watchung Booksellers, a wonderful local independent bookstore in my home state of New Jersey.

This episode of COVERED is sponsored by:

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]]>53:56noS2E13 – Beth Gilstrap, I AM BARBARELLA and NO MAN’S WILD LAURATue, 21 Jun 2016 17:33:07 +0000Synopsis: Author Beth Gilstrap discusses her short fiction collection I Am Barbarella and her new story collection, No Man’s Wild Laura out now from Hyacinth Girl Press. Beth also talks about her aversion to writing longer fiction, her love of literary magazines, and the joys of publishing with a small press.

Links to all books discussed in this episode (where possible) will go to Watchung Booksellers, a wonderful local independent bookstore in my home state of New Jersey.

This episode of COVERED is sponsored by:

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]]>Synopsis: Author Beth Gilstrap discusses her short fiction collection I Am Barbarella and her new story collection, No Man’s Wild Laura out now from Hyacinth Girl Press. Beth also talks about her aversion to writing longer fiction, her love of literary magazines, and the joys of publishing with a small press.

Links to all books discussed in this episode (where possible) will go to Watchung Booksellers, a wonderful local independent bookstore in my home state of New Jersey.

This episode of COVERED is sponsored by:

Nacht Sound Engineering: Streamline the process of delivering high-quality shows to your audience and focus on what you love.

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]]>36:46noS2E12 – Aubrie Cox, OUT OF TRANSLATIONFri, 03 Jun 2016 13:34:42 +0000Synopsis: Poet and Frogpond Journal editor Aubrie Cox sits down to discuss her haiku chapbook Out of Translation and shed some light on what English haiku really entails. She also talks about her forays into haibun and flash fiction, putting together a poetry magazine, and the power short-form literature can have on readers.

Links to all books discussed in this episode (where possible) will go to Watchung Booksellers, a wonderful local independent bookstore in my home state of New Jersey.

Giveaway Winner!

LAST CHANCE: As a special perk to COVERED listeners, Pen Chalet has provided a unique promo code that will get you 10% off. Just enter the code COVERED on the Radio/Podcasts tab of their website. The promo will be active until June 7, so act now!

Our thanks to Pen Chalet for their support of COVERED. You can follow them on Twitter at @penchalet

This episode of COVERED is sponsored by:

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]]>Synopsis: Poet and Frogpond Journal editor Aubrie Cox sits down to discuss her haiku chapbook Out of Translation and shed some light on what English haiku really entails. She also talks about her forays into haibun and flash fiction, putting together a poetry magazine, and the power short-form literature can have on readers.

Links to all books discussed in this episode (where possible) will go to Watchung Booksellers, a wonderful local independent bookstore in my home state of New Jersey.

LAST CHANCE: As a special perk to COVERED listeners, Pen Chalet has provided a unique promo code that will get you 10% off. Just enter the code COVERED on the Radio/Podcasts tab of their website. The promo will be active until June 7, so act now!

Our thanks to Pen Chalet for their support of COVERED. You can follow them on Twitter at @penchalet

This episode of COVERED is sponsored by:

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]]>59:42noS2E11 – Geoff Manaugh, A BURGLAR’S GUIDE TO THE CITYWed, 25 May 2016 11:00:31 +0000Synopsis: The proprietor of BLDGBLOG and the author of A Burglar’s Guide to the City, Geoff Manaugh, discusses his new book, what he learned from riding around in a helicopter with the LAPD, how burglars see architecture differently from the rest of us and thus are able to “hack” it for their own purposes, and the double-edged sword that is our increasingly Orwellian future.

Links to all books discussed in this episode will go to Watchung Booksellers, a wonderful local independent bookstore in my home state of New Jersey.

Giveaway

The fine folks at Pen Chalet were kind enough to provide us with a silver Pilot Knight fountain pen to give away to one lucky listener. All you have to do to win is leave a comment on the post below. The winner will be announced on the next episode.

Contest ends Sunday, May 29th at 11:59 pm EST.

Also, as a special perk to COVERED listeners, Pen Chalet has provided a unique promo code that will get you a special discount. Just enter the code on the Radio/Podcasts tab of their website. The code will be active until June 7, so act now!

Our thanks to Pen Chalet for their support of COVERED. You can follow them on Twitter at @penchalet

This episode of COVERED is sponsored by:

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Feedpress: Blog and podcast analytics starting at $4 a month, podcast hosting starting at just $8 a month. Use promo code COVERED to get 10% off your first year.

]]>Synopsis: The proprietor of BLDGBLOG and the author of A Burglar’s Guide to the City, Geoff Manaugh, discusses his new book, what he learned from riding around in a helicopter with the LAPD, how burglars see architecture differently from the rest of us and thus are able to “hack” it for their own purposes, and the double-edged sword that is our increasingly Orwellian future.

Links to all books discussed in this episode will go to Watchung Booksellers, a wonderful local independent bookstore in my home state of New Jersey.

Giveaway

The fine folks at Pen Chalet were kind enough to provide us with a silver Pilot Knight fountain pen to give away to one lucky listener. All you have to do to win is leave a comment on the post below. The winner will be announced on the next episode.

Contest ends Sunday, May 29th at 11:59 pm EST.

Also, as a special perk to COVERED listeners, Pen Chalet has provided a unique promo code that will get you a special discount. Just enter the code on the Radio/Podcasts tab of their website. The code will be active until June 7, so act now!

Our thanks to Pen Chalet for their support of COVERED. You can follow them on Twitter at @penchalet

This episode of COVERED is sponsored by:

Nacht Sound Engineering: Streamline the process of delivering high-quality shows to your audience and focus on what you love.

Feedpress: Blog and podcast analytics starting at $4 a month, podcast hosting starting at just $8 a month. Use promo code COVERED to get 10% off your first year.

]]>50:38noS2E10 – Anna-Marie McLemore, THE WEIGHT OF FEATHERSFri, 22 Apr 2016 10:00:08 +0000Synopsis: Anna-Marie McLemore sits down to discuss her debut Young Adult novel The Weight of Feathers and its forthcoming follow-up When the Moon Was Ours. Many important topics are discussed, including the current state of diversity in fiction, the process and fears of writing characters of different cultures and identities, and whether authors should write outside their own identities.

In honor of my recent trip to Austin, TX, links to all books discussed in this episode will go to the BookPeople bookstore, the largest independent bookstore in Texas.

This episode of COVERED is sponsored by:

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]]>Synopsis: Anna-Marie McLemore sits down to discuss her debut Young Adult novel The Weight of Feathers and its forthcoming follow-up When the Moon Was Ours. Many important topics are discussed, including the current state of diversity in fiction, the process and fears of writing characters of different cultures and identities, and whether authors should write outside their own identities.

In honor of my recent trip to Austin, TX, links to all books discussed in this episode will go to the BookPeople bookstore, the largest independent bookstore in Texas.

This episode of COVERED is sponsored by:

Nacht Sound Engineering: Streamline the process of delivering high-quality shows to your audience and focus on what you love.

Feedpress: Blog and podcast analytics starting at $4 a month, podcast hosting starting at just $8 a month. Use promo code COVERED to get 10% off your first year.

]]>56:29noS2E9 – David Dyer, THE MIDNIGHT WATCHMon, 04 Apr 2016 18:00:26 +0000Synopsis: On the night of April 14th, as the Titanic began its descent into the mid-Atlantic, another ship sat only a few miles away. Its midnight watchman saw the distress rockets illuminate the blackness around the sinking ship, but his captain did nothing to help, choosing to remain below deck until morning. As the world mourned the loss of over 1,500 lives in the weeks following, one man set out to find the truth about why the SS Californian let so many people perish when the small steamer was in the best position to help. David Dyer, the author of the new novel The Midnight Watch, discusses the story of the Californian, his time as an officer on merchant ships, and his years working for the same law firm that defended the owners of the Titanic following her sinking. He also talks about the public’s misconceptions about the ship due to the popular 1997 film and how the tragedy helped shape the types of journalism we see today.

This episode of COVERED is sponsored by:

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Feedpress: Blog and podcast analytics starting at $4 a month, podcast hosting starting at just $8 a month. Use promo code COVERED to get 10% off your first year.

]]>Synopsis: On the night of April 14th, as the Titanic began its descent into the mid-Atlantic, another ship sat only a few miles away. Its midnight watchman saw the distress rockets illuminate the blackness around the sinking ship, but his captain did nothing to help, choosing to remain below deck until morning. As the world mourned the loss of over 1,500 lives in the weeks following, one man set out to find the truth about why the SS Californian let so many people perish when the small steamer was in the best position to help. David Dyer, the author of the new novel The Midnight Watch, discusses the story of the Californian, his time as an officer on merchant ships, and his years working for the same law firm that defended the owners of the Titanic following her sinking. He also talks about the public’s misconceptions about the ship due to the popular 1997 film and how the tragedy helped shape the types of journalism we see today.

This episode of COVERED is sponsored by:

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]]>48:57noS2E8 – Ed Tarkington, ONLY LOVE CAN BREAK YOUR HEARTFri, 18 Mar 2016 11:00:04 +0000Synopsis: Ed Tarkington, the author of Only Love Can Break Your Heart, discusses the importance music played in his youth, his religious upbringing, and the devastating effects of mental illness.

This episode of COVERED is sponsored by:

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]]>54:43noS2E7 – Christian A. Brown, FEAST OF FATESFri, 04 Mar 2016 12:00:09 +0000Synopsis: Christian A. Brown, the author of the fantasy novels Feast of Fates and Feast of Dreams (part of the Four Feasts Till Darkness series), stops by to discuss building an epic fantasy world, writing smart and self-sufficient female characters who don’t need saving, and how tragedy can help us focus on what’s really important in our lives.

This episode of COVERED is sponsored by:

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]]>Synopsis: Christian A. Brown, the author of the fantasy novels Feast of Fates and Feast of Dreams (part of the Four Feasts Till Darkness series), stops by to discuss building an epic fantasy world, writing smart and self-sufficient female characters who don’t need saving, and how tragedy can help us focus on what’s really important in our lives.

This episode of COVERED is sponsored by:

Nacht Sound Engineering: Streamline the process of delivering high-quality shows to your audience and focus on what you love.

Feedpress: Blog and podcast analytics starting at $4 a month, podcast hosting starting at just $8 a month. Use promo code COVERED to get 10% off your first year.

]]>47:16noS2E6 – Andria Williams, THE LONGEST NIGHTFri, 05 Feb 2016 12:58:56 +0000Synopsis: Andria Williams, the author of the recently released The Longest Night, joins Harry to discuss the only nuclear reactor meltdown in the United States that resulted in immediate fatalities, building a writing career as a military spouse, novels vs. short stories, and pursuing one’s dreams while remaining an attentive parent.

This episode of COVERED is sponsored by:

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Feedpress: Blog and podcast analytics starting at $4 a month, podcast hosting starting at just $8 a month. Use promo code COVERED to get 10% off your first year.

]]>Synopsis: Andria Williams, the author of the recently released The Longest Night, joins Harry to discuss the only nuclear reactor meltdown in the United States that resulted in immediate fatalities, building a writing career as a military spouse, novels vs. short stories, and pursuing one’s dreams while remaining an attentive parent.

This episode of COVERED is sponsored by:

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]]>51:54noS2E5 – Lawrence Block, WRITING THE NOVEL: FROM PLOT TO PRINT TO PIXELFri, 15 Jan 2016 12:53:12 +0000Synopsis: In this very special episode of COVERED, Harry sits down (in person!) with legendary crime and mystery writer, Lawrence Block, to discuss Block’s updated edition of his invaluable writing handbook Writing the Novel: From Plot to Print to Pixel. They also talk about self-publishing, holding onto authorial rights, and the self-discovery that occurs when one writes a novel.

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]]>Synopsis: In this very special episode of COVERED, Harry sits down (in person!) with legendary crime and mystery writer, Lawrence Block, to discuss Block’s updated edition of his invaluable writing handbook Writing the Novel: From Plot to Print to Pixel. They also talk about self-publishing, holding onto authorial rights, and the self-discovery that occurs when one writes a novel.

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]]>Synopsis: Literary Agent Jessica Sinsheimer joins Harry to discuss the role of the agent in the author’s career, query dos and don’ts, Manuscript Wishlist, her live panel discussion webcast PubTalkTV, and inappropriate chocolates.

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Harry welcomes Taylor Brown to the show to discuss his debut novel, Fallen Land. Taylor also talks about his extensive research of the Civil War and Sherman’s march through the South, his experiences with both a small press and a large publisher, and the importance of a routine in writing.

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Harry welcomes Taylor Brown to the show to discuss his debut novel, Fallen Land. Taylor also talks about his extensive research of the Civil War and Sherman’s march through the South, his experiences with both a small press and a large publisher, and the importance of a routine in writing.

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Harry talks with best-selling romance author Ginger Scott about her new novel, Wicked Restless, combats the notion that romance novels are “fast food”, and walks us through her reasons and processes for self-publishing. Ginger also discusses overcoming her fear of rejection and professes her love for The Outsiders and Judy Blume.

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Harry talks with best-selling romance author Ginger Scott about her new novel, Wicked Restless, combats the notion that romance novels are “fast food”, and walks us through her reasons and processes for self-publishing. Ginger also discusses overcoming her fear of rejection and professes her love for The Outsiders and Judy Blume.

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Harry sits down with Penguin Random House audiobook producer Julie Wilson to discuss the ins-and-outs of making an audiobook come to life. From selecting the book, to choosing the right narrator(s) for the job, to mixing it all down into the final product, Julie invites listeners behind the scenes of a part of the publishing industry always heard, but rarely seen.

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Harry sits down with Penguin Random House audiobook producer Julie Wilson to discuss the ins-and-outs of making an audiobook come to life. From selecting the book, to choosing the right narrator(s) for the job, to mixing it all down into the final product, Julie invites listeners behind the scenes of a part of the publishing industry always heard, but rarely seen.

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Harry talks with author Natalie S. Harnett about her book, The Hollow Ground and her research of the raging mine fires beneath Centralia and Carbondale, Pennsylvania. They also discuss unconventional beta readers, Flannery O’Connor, and unwittingly becoming the expert everyone wants to talk to.

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Harry talks with author Natalie S. Harnett about her book, The Hollow Ground and her research of the raging mine fires beneath Centralia and Carbondale, Pennsylvania. They also discuss unconventional beta readers, Flannery O’Connor, and unwittingly becoming the expert everyone wants to talk to.

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Harry talks with author A.J. Walkley about her books, Vuto and Queer Greer, her time in the Peace Corps, how America’s most benevolent agency might really just be a PR firm abroad, and tackling dark subject matter for young readers.

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Harry talks with author A.J. Walkley about her books, Vuto and Queer Greer, her time in the Peace Corps, how America’s most benevolent agency might really just be a PR firm abroad, and tackling dark subject matter for young readers.

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Harry talks with author Schuler Benson about his short story collection The Poor Man’s Guide to an Affordable Painless Suicide, writing different dialects, why certain characters resonate with the audience, and how death is coming for us all.

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Harry talks with author Schuler Benson about his short story collection The Poor Man’s Guide to an Affordable Painless Suicide, writing different dialects, why certain characters resonate with the audience, and how death is coming for us all.

]]>37:38noS1E10 – All About BookConMon, 08 Jun 2015 22:03:25 +0000Harry attended Book Expo America’s 2nd Annual BookCon last Saturday and is here to regale everyone with tales of his travels to the far away land of Javits.

]]>10:34noS1E9 – COVERED Book Club #1: THE LIFE-CHANGING MAGIC OF TIDYING UP with Ann KingmanTue, 21 Apr 2015 08:19:26 +0000

Harry welcomes fellow podcaster Ann Kingman to the show to discuss Marie Kondo’s The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, including how they’ve tackled cleaning their own homes after reading the book, why the book has taken off like a rocket, and whether it truly is as life-changing as the title would lead one to believe.

In addition, not only would we love more reviews on iTunes, but we’d be grateful if you, dear listener(s), would look deep into your hearts and purses and consider contributing to our Patreon campaign. We love doing this show, but it takes a lot to put it together and the extra income would be a huge help to us.

Harry welcomes fellow podcaster Ann Kingman to the show to discuss Marie Kondo’s The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, including how they’ve tackled cleaning their own homes after reading the book, why the book has taken off like a rocket, and whether it truly is as life-changing as the title would lead one to believe.

In addition, not only would we love more reviews on iTunes, but we’d be grateful if you, dear listener(s), would look deep into your hearts and purses and consider contributing to our Patreon campaign. We love doing this show, but it takes a lot to put it together and the extra income would be a huge help to us.